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Speaking of the honour, which complements his recent appointment
to the Research Advisory Committee at the Australian Water Recycling
Centre of Excellence, Chris said, "This recognition allows me to
continue to be involved with UQ's Chemical Engineering Department
and the Advanced Water Management Centre at an elevated level.
I hope to provide guidance into research projects to ensure that the
outcomes can be applied by the water industry.
"In addition, I'll be able to occasionally deliver guest lectures
-- particularly in subjects relating to low energy wastewater
treatment, anaerobic systems and management of solid wastes."
Change to Hot Water System
Replacement Rebate Announced
Victorians considering replacing their hot water system with a more
energy-ef cient model have until May 31 this year to secure the
maximum State Government rebate. Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan
Krpan encouraged householders to take advantage of all current
incentives for solar and gas hot water installation.
"Householders looking to purchase a replacement gas or solar
hot water system need to place their order before May 31 to be
eligible for the full range of current rebates," he said. "Anyone
considering making the change should act now before the rebates
close. A full range of information, along with a list of registered
suppliers, is available on the Sustainability Victoria website."
After this date, Victorians replacing their hot water systems with
a more energy-ef cient option can continue to apply for incentives
through the Victorian Energy Saver Incentive, part of the Victorian
Energy Ef ciency Target program and, where installing solar hot
water, the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
"The rebates program has been running since 2000 and has
improved the energy ef ciency of almost 38,000 Victorian homes,"
Mr Krpan said. "During that time the industry has developed
considerably, and take-up rates have grown. Many new homes
install an energy-ef cient solar hot water system to achieve a
six-star rating."
New homes, which do not attract the rebate, account for an
estimated 90 per cent of sales.
"The rebates have helped make Victorians leaders when it
comes to installing energy ef cient products such as gas and solar
hot water systems," he said. "According to ABS data, with the
exception of Western Australia, Victoria has the lowest percentage
of older, inef cient electric hot water systems installed in homes at
just 28%, compared to 64% in New South Wales. The focus is now
on delivering activities to minimise energy costs and help reduce
the cost of living for those in greatest need."
Mr Krpan said the change would enable the delivery of more
targeted energy ef ciency incentives and reduce duplication of
Commonwealth Government programs.
"We will also continue to provide a range of other programs
and assistance which provide households with cost-effective energy
ef cient solutions," he said.
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